I'm looking for a old bear trap for the den. I have found a couple in the Edmonton area but don't really want to sell my kids to get one !!!! One with the teeth on it. Ya Ya I know that they can't be used any more, I just want it to place in front of the bar on the floor or hang it from a hook. Please help a guy out !! Thanx
3 Sheep- My Father has a couple of old bear traps. He for sure has a #50, and maybe a #5. Traps are Newhouse. Both are orignal. They are in pretty good shape, I can send/PM you a photo if you are interested. He is looking for $650 per trap. May be too steep for what you want, but I thought I'd pass the info along. PM me if you require more information.
I thought some might like this little bit of nostalgia.
My Uncle Reuben asked me if I'd like to have his bear trap this spring.
He used it back in the early 30's to get this bear. It was wreaking havok on the local school and even kept the teacher in the school overnight. He had to use his 44 to finish it off.
Then:
Now, at 97!
Sorry but it's not for sale, but you idea for putting in the den is great!
You really do not want to know how many thousands of dollars that trap is worth. Keep it safe where it will not rust further and do not clean it. Keep those pictures with it they are awsome and will increase the value.
Last edited by WhiskeyJack; 10-19-2007 at 09:26 AM.
Reason: Jumped the gun it's not a Newhouse
You really do not want to know how many thousands of dollars that S. Newhouse is worth. Keep it safe where it will not rust further and do not clean it. Keep those pictures with it they are awsome and will increase the value.
HUH!? Did you type thousands?????? I really actually do want to know what it is worth. It won't make a difference really as I am very sentimental about family items and will never sell it but curiousity has got me here...
I sure wish he still had his old 44 and 1899 Savage still as he would have given them to me too. His old .22's are of my most cherished items too, especially when I get the stories behind them from 'the man' who used them.
I have a 1911 oneida bear trap for sale. In very good condition. It's a number #15. If you are interested i will tell you the price. davidtd67@gmail.com
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I sold one about a month ago to a fellow in the states for $3800 and had an offer for $4000 the same day. If I had taken the time to advertise I was told I could get $5000 for it. Didn't realy want to sell it but I need a new atv for the trapline more than the bear trap at the moment. I only paid $600 a couple of years ago so I can't complain. My wife was upset when I bought it until I pointed out what it was actually worth. LOL Jim
I sold one about a month ago to a fellow in the states for $3800 and had an offer for $4000 the same day. If I had taken the time to advertise I was told I could get $5000 for it. Didn't realy want to sell it but I need a new atv for the trapline more than the bear trap at the moment. I only paid $600 a couple of years ago so I can't complain. My wife was upset when I bought it until I pointed out what it was actually worth. LOL Jim
*WANTED* - Old trap for the den
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